The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Navigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm.
Whether you're trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you're in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories.
This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
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How Stress Affects Your Hormones and Fertility (00:32:41)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, unpacks how stress communicates with your brain and ovaries—and how that relationship can shape your cycles, egg quality, and fertility over time. This episode connects physiology with realistic strategies so you can better support your hormones in a chronically stressed world.
Key Topics:
1. Stress & Your Brain–Ovary Connection
- How your brain integrates stress and reproductive signals
- Why the same “control center” influences both hormones and stress
- How modern life blurs acute and chronic stress
2. Cycles, Ovulation & Stress Load
- Ways stress can alter normal ovulatory patterns
- Early warning signs that your cycle is under strain
- How stress-related changes can progress over time
3. Metabolism, Inflammation & Egg Health
- How stress affects glucose, insulin, and inflammation
- Why metabolic health matters for hormone balance
- Links between stress biology and fertility outcomes
4. Building Stress-Resilient Hormones
- Daily practices to lower your physiological stress burden
- Movement, sleep, and muscle as hormone-supportive tools
- Rethinking coping mechanisms and everyday stressors
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Why Your Fertility Matters Now (Even If You’re Not Ready Yet) (00:37:32)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, reframes fertility as a key health signal, not just about getting pregnant. Whether you want kids soon, someday, or aren’t sure, this episode helps you understand your cycle, your egg reserve, and what you can start doing today to protect your hormonal and reproductive health.
Key Topics:
1. Ovarian Reserve
- What your “egg reserve” really means (and why it’s not just about infertility)
- The difference between how many eggs you have and how healthy they are
- How hormones and ultrasound can give a snapshot of how your ovaries are doing
2. Understanding Your Test Results
- Why numbers like AMH can change and shouldn’t be seen as a verdict on your future
- How “low” or “normal” depends on your age and overall health, not just a lab range
- Why testing is about getting information and options, not panic
3. Influencing Factors & Taking Control
- How everyday inflammation can affect hormones and eggs
- The role of sleep, strength training, and blood-sugar balance in supporting fertility
- When it makes sense to push for testing, see a fertility specialist, or change doctors
4. Charting Your Fertility Path
- How to actually track your cycle beyond an app prediction
- Using cycle changes as early warning signals
- Thinking ahead: egg freezing, earlier trying, or simply lifestyle changes
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Acupuncture, Hormones and Fertility | Sadie Minkoff L.Ac. (00:46:48)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, sits down with licensed acupuncturist Sadie Minkoff to discuss how acupuncture fits into the bigger picture of hormones, stress, and fertility. They explore how this approach can work alongside traditional medical care so you can feel more informed and less alone on your fertility journey.
Key Topics:
1. What Acupuncture Really Is
- Rethinking what “needles” actually mean in this setting
- Seeing acupuncture as part of a larger, whole‑body system
- How this approach aims to gently “nudge” the body
2. Fertility, Hormones, and Stress
- How stress and inflammation can interfere with hormones and ovulation
- Ways acupuncture may calm the nervous system and support balance
- Why “normal tests” don’t always mean your body feels normal
3. Using Acupuncture on the Fertility Journey
- How it can be used when TTC spontaneously, with IUI, or with IVF
- Why timing sessions around your cycle and treatments can matter
- How it may support egg quality, implantation, and early pregnancy
4. Finding Care and Knowing Your Options
- What to look for in a fertility‑focused acupuncturist
- What a typical first visit and follow‑up might look like
- Options if you can’t access in‑person care, including at‑home support
Check out Sadie's Practice Website https://reproductiveacupuncture.com/
Follow Sadie's Practice on IG @sageacupunctureaustin
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Pregnancy Loss: What Nobody Tells You About Miscarriage (00:41:45)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OBGYN and REI, guides listeners through the often misunderstood world of pregnancy loss. Using both her professional knowledge and personal insights, she helps you gain confidence in understanding this experience, whether you’re facing it yourself or supporting someone who is. Find out what’s actually happening, why it matters, and the important steps you can take next.
Key Topics:
1. What Is Pregnancy Loss?
- Common types of pregnancy loss and what the medical terms mean
- Why pregnancy loss happens more frequently than most people realize
- Dispelling shame and myths
2. Navigating the Emotional Experience
- The wide range of feelings and reactions people may have.
- Encouraging openness and seeking support from loved ones.
- Why it’s okay to grieve in your own way and at your own pace.
3. Understanding the Causes
- Overview of possible reasons, from genetics to physical health
- How hormones and biology can impact pregnancy.
- Emphasizing that many factors are beyond one’s control
4. Management & Healing
- What to expect medically: natural healing, medication options, and procedures.
- The importance of follow-up care and monitoring.
- Pathways to recovery and when to consider further evaluation.
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IVF Roadmap: Timeline, Protocols, and a Personalized Approach | Dr. Amanda Skillern (00:39:48)
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Amanda Skillern to break down the IVF experience in a way that feels supportive, clear, and reassuring. Together, they discuss what to expect from beginning to end, choosing the best care team for your needs, and how to feel more confident and prepared during your fertility journey.
Key Topics:1. Understanding IVF
- What IVF is, and why it often takes more time and steps than people expect
- How clinics create a plan that matches your personal goals and circumstances
- Setting realistic expectations and keeping perspective throughout the process
2. Knowing What to Ask
- Simple questions you can ask during appointments to stay informed
- Why understanding your options and speaking up matters
- How to communicate with your team
3. Personalizing Your Journey
- The importance of having your care tailored to you- How making adjustments along the way can lead to better support and outcomes
- How to know when it’s time to get another opinion or try a different approach
4. Empowerment and Support
- How to keep yourself motivated during ups and downs
- Tips for choosing a clinic and team that make you feel heard
- Reminders that you can’t control every outcome, but you can control the journey
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Follow Fora Fertility on Instagram @forafertility
Become a patient https://www.forafertility.com/
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What to Do When You Get Diagnosed with Low Ovarian Reserve? (00:35:29)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, tackles the overwhelming and often misunderstood diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). If you've been told your egg count is low or your AMH levels aren’t ideal, you’re not alone. This episode provides clarity on what these numbers really mean, how to interpret your fertility options, and empowering next steps for anyone facing this diagnosis.
Key Topics:
1. Ovarian Reserve
- What diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is and what it is not
- The difference between egg quantity (reserve) and egg quality
- How tests like AMH, FSH, and AFC reflect ovarian health
2. Understanding Your Test Results
- Interpreting fluctuating hormone and follicle counts
- Why a low ovarian reserve diagnosis does not mean pregnancy is impossible
- The importance of considering age and individual medical history
3. Influencing Factors & Taking Control
- Lifestyle and health factors that impact your reserve
- The crucial role of diet, exercise, sleep, and avoiding toxins
- When and why to seek a second medical opinion
4. Charting Your Fertility Path
- Today’s treatment options
- Tailoring plans to your life stage and goals
- Making informed, empowered decisions for your unique fertility journey
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Hormones, Periods, and Pelvic Floor Health | Dr. Sara Reardon (00:41:46)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon to dive into a part of women’s health that’s often overlooked—but incredibly important. In this conversation, they break down the mysteries of the pelvic floor, explore how hormones shape your daily experiences, and share actionable steps to help you feel empowered in your body.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding the Pelvic Floor
- What the pelvic floor is and why it matters in daily life
- How it’s connected to different parts of your body
- Reasons it might not be “feeling right,” and what that could mean
2. Listening to Your Body’s Signals
- Signs you shouldn’t ignore related to periods or discomfort
- Why certain symptoms may not be “just normal”
- The importance of knowing your own body cues
3. Hormones Through Every Stage
- How monthly cycles, pregnancy, and menopause impact what you feel
- When hormone changes could affect more than you expect
- Ways to be proactive before, during, and after big life changes
4. Making Pelvic Floor Care Accessible
- Steps you can take in your own home to support your health
- What to expect if you see a pelvic floor therapist
- Helpful resources and how to advocate for your own care
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Follow Dr. Reardon on IG @the.vagina.whisperer and TikTok @thevagwhisperer
Buy her book Floored
Check out her website thevaginawhisperer.com
Join her V Hive app for pelvic floor workouts
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Unexplained Infertility: What It Is and What to Do Next (00:41:22)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI discusses the frustrating and often confusing world of unexplained infertility. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” yet you’re still struggling to conceive, you’re not alone, and you deserve real answers. In this episode, Dr. Crawford breaks down what unexplained infertility really means, why so many couples receive this diagnosis, and what you can do to move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
Key Topics:
1. The Fertility Puzzle
- Why "normal" test results don't tell the whole story
- Hidden factors affecting conception
- Breaking down the medical mystery
2. Body's Hidden Inflammation
- How silent inflammation impacts fertility
- Everyday factors that disrupt reproductive health
- Simple ways to calm your body's internal storm
3. Beyond Traditional Testing
- What doctors aren't seeing in standard fertility exams
- The role of egg and sperm quality
- Advanced approaches to understanding fertility challenges
4. Empowering Your Fertility Journey
- Lifestyle changes that make a difference
- When to consider advanced treatments
- Taking control of your reproductive health
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How Insulin Resistance Impacts Your Energy, Hormones, and Fertility | Dr. Arti Thangudu (00:52:24)
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified physician in endocrinology, internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, to reveal the hidden truth about insulin resistance and its surprising effects on women's health. Discover how this often-overlooked condition can impact your energy, hormones, and fertility - and what you can do to take control.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Insulin Resistance
- Your body's communication breakdown
- Why it's more than just a diabetes problem
- How it affects different body systems
2. Detecting Insulin Resistance
- Beyond basic blood tests
- Recognizing early warning signs
- When to seek professional guidance
3. Lifestyle Strategies for Improvement
- Nutrition that supports metabolic health
- Exercise approaches that make a difference
- Sleep's critical role in metabolic function
4. Treatment and Management Options
- Supplement considerations
- Medical interventions
- Personalized approach to healing
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Follow Dr. Thangudu on Instagram @draartithangudu
Check out her website and practice: sa-complete.comSubscribe to her YouTube ChannelListen to her podcast “Endocrine Matters”
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Ovulation Induction: Do You Need Clomid, Letrozole or Gonadotropins? (00:38:49)
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down ovulation induction, explaining how medications like Clomid and Letrozole work, and why understanding your body’s hormone signals is key. She dives into common causes of ovulation issues, from PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea to structural brain factors, and shows why identifying the root cause is critical before starting medication.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Your Reproductive System
- How your brain communicates with your ovaries
- The delicate dance of hormones
- Why some women struggle to ovulate
2. Why Ovulation Goes Wrong
- Common reasons ovulation gets disrupted
- The impact of lifestyle on reproductive health
- When to seek medical intervention
3. Ovulation Induction Options
- Different drugs for different diagnoses
- Personalized approaches to ovulation induction
- What to expect during treatment
4. Becoming Your Own Fertility Advocate
- Understanding your body's signals
- Questions to ask your healthcare provider
- Empowering yourself through knowledge
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How to Choose a Fertility Clinic? | Dr. Amanda Skillern (00:43:17)
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by her clinical partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern, to discuss the complex world of fertility clinics, offering patients an insider's guide to selecting the right medical practice for their unique fertility journey.
Key Topics:
1. Finding the Right Doctor
- Understanding specialized training
- Importance of board certification
- What makes a true fertility expert
2. Clinic Decision-Making
- Who really controls medical choices
- The impact of corporate vs. physician-owned practices
- Patient care vs. financial priorities
3. Patient Experience
- Communication styles and expectations
- Personalized care team approach
- Monitoring and cycle management
4. Financial Transparency
- Navigating insurance complexities
- Understanding true treatment costs
- Avoiding hidden fees and surprise bills
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The Two Week Wait: How to Survive the Waiting (00:33:39)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, breaks down the emotional and physical challenges of the two-week wait, sharing practical strategies, coping tools, and compassionate guidance for anyone trying to conceive.
Key Topics:
1. The Fertility Cycle Explained
- Egg development and release
- Hormonal changes after ovulation
- The role of the corpus luteum
2. Embryo's Early Journey
- Fertilization process
- Traveling through the fallopian tube
- Preparing for potential implantation
3. Hormonal Signals and Symptoms
- Understanding progesterone effects
- Early pregnancy hormone production
- Distinguishing between pregnancy and typical cycle symptoms
4. Emotional Survival Strategies
- Managing anxiety during the waiting period
- Recognizing normal bodily changes
- Practical coping mechanisms for the two-week wait
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Biohacking Your Hormones: How to Optimize Health | Kayla Barnes-Lentz (00:50:40)
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Kayla Barnes-Lentz to unravel the mysteries of women's health optimization. This episode cuts through the noise, offering a refreshing approach to understanding your body's unique signals and potential. Discover how personalized strategies can transform your energy, hormones, and overall well-being.
Key Topics:
1. Sleep Secrets
- Listening to your body's rhythm
- Creating your ideal rest environment
- Navigating sleep challenges
2. Movement that Matters
- Understanding your body's natural cycles
- Designing a personalized fitness approach
- Breaking through traditional exercise myths
3. The Importance of Nutrition
- Simplifying your eating strategy
- Connecting food to your body's signals
- Breaking free from diet culture
4. Personal Health Tracking
- Becoming your own health detective
- Exploring innovative tracking tools
- Interpreting your body's unique data
Visit Kayla’s Website kaylabarnes.com
Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylabarnes
Kayla's YouTube Channel
Longevity Optimization Podcast
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Signs of Low Progesterone and What You Can Do About It (00:30:37)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, dives into the science of progesterone—one of the most important yet misunderstood hormones in women’s health. Learn how it affects your cycle, fertility, mood, and more—so you can finally make sense of what your body’s been telling you.
Key Topics:
1. Progesterone Basics
- What makes this hormone unique
- Its role in the menstrual cycle
- How it supports a potential pregnancy
2. Hormonal Harmony
- The relationship between estrogen and progesterone
- Identifying healthy hormone levels
- When to be concerned about imbalances
3. Fertility and Progesterone
- How progesterone impacts conception
- Signs of potential hormonal challenges
- Natural and medical support strategies
4. Navigating Hormone Health
- Common myths about progesterone
- Questions to ask your healthcare provider
- Understanding your body's signals
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Early Fertility Testing and Low Ovarian Reserve | Stefany Bare (00:38:33)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, is joined by Stefany Bare, a former patient and friend, to share her fertility journey. From the unexpected diagnosis of low ovarian reserve to navigating a second attempt with a deeper understanding of her body, Stefany’s story highlights the importance of early testing and trusting your intuition. This conversation offers insight, empowerment, and reassurance for anyone navigating their own fertility path.
Key Topics:
1. Early Fertility Testing
- Listening to your body's signals
- When and why to seek professional help
- Understanding basic fertility markers
2. Emotional Landscape of Fertility
- Managing stress and expectations
- Protecting mental health during treatment
- Building support systems
3. Personal Fertility Journey
- Unexpected challenges with conception
- Navigating medical treatments
- Maintaining hope and perspective
4. Empowerment Through Education
- Learning about reproductive health
- Asking the right questions
- Becoming an advocate for your own care
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Follow Stefany Bare on IG @stefany.bare
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Getting to the Root Cause of Irregular Cycles (00:31:58)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, discusses what could be the root cause of your irregular cycles. Your period is more than a monthly inconvenience. It's a vital sign. And when your cycles are not regular, your body is sending a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, we're unpacking what actually defines a normal cycle and what your irregular cycle really means.
1. Your Cycle: More Than Just a Period
- What makes a cycle "normal"
- Red flags to watch for
- Why tracking matters
2. Understanding your hormones
- The brain-body hormone conversation
- How stress impacts your cycle
- Signals your body sends during irregular periods
3. Common Cycle Disruptors
- Hormonal conditions explained
- Lifestyle factors that throw things off
- When to seek professional help
4. Empowering Your Hormonal Journey
- Questions to ask your healthcare provider
- Tools for understanding your body
- Taking proactive steps toward hormonal regularity
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Movement for Hormone Optimization | Dr. Shannon Ritchey (00:53:13)
Join Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Shannon Ritchey, physical therapist and founder of EVLO Fitness, as they break down the science of movement, revealing how strategic exercise can transform your hormonal health, fertility, and overall wellness.
Key Topics:
1. Strength Training Demystified
- Debunking fitness industry myths
- Why muscle matters more than cardio
- Simple strategies for effective workouts
2. Your Body, Your Fitness Journey
- Listening to your body's signals
- Avoiding the "no pain, no gain" trap
- Customizing exercise to your life stage
3. Hormones & Movement
- How exercise impacts reproductive health
- Cycle-friendly fitness approaches
- Building resilience through smart training
4. Pregnancy & Postpartum Movement
- Challenging traditional exercise restrictions
- Maintaining strength during major life changes
- Recovery and muscle memory secrets
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Fertility Awareness Methods: Helping You Conceive Faster (00:30:56)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down the powerful tools that can help you understand your body's natural fertility signals. Learn how to move beyond basic period tracking apps to truly understand when you're ovulating, time intercourse effectively, and spot potential issues early. Whether you're trying to conceive or simply want to connect with your cycle, this episode gives you practical, science-backed methods to take charge of your reproductive health.
1. Understanding Your Body's Natural Signals
- Why your period app might be misleading you
- The difference between tracking and truly understanding your cycle
- How your body communicates fertility throughout the month
2. The Cervical Mucus Method
- What to look for and when to check
- Simple techniques you can do at home
- How this free method can guide your timing
3. Temperature Tracking Made Simple
- Modern tools that make monitoring easier than ever
- What your morning temperature reveals about ovulation
- Reading the patterns your body creates each month
4. Ovulation Test Strips and Timing
- When and how to use these affordable tools
- Understanding what a positive result really means
- Combining methods for the most accurate results
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Fueling Longevity: Nutrition for Hormones, Energy, and Aging | Brooke Stubbs, MD (00:40:29)
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by double board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician, Dr. Brook Stubbs, to discuss the powerful connection between nutrition, hormonal health, and overall wellness. Discover how simple dietary choices can transform your energy, fertility, and long-term health.
Key Topics:
1. The Gut-Hormone Connection
- Understanding your body's internal communication
- Why fiber is your secret wellness weapon
- How food impacts your hormonal signals
2. Nutrition and Fertility
- Breaking down diet myths
- Plant-based eating strategies
- Simple swaps for better reproductive health
3. Inflammation and Your Body
- Recognizing hidden inflammatory triggers
- The role of diet in reducing body stress
- How food choices affect energy and metabolism
4. Practical Nutrition Strategies
- Easy meal planning tips
- Building a diverse, plant-forward diet
- Sustainable approaches to healthy eating
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Instagram: @brookiestubbsMD and @rootedfemme
Learn more about her practice https://www.rootedfemme.com/
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Egg Quality, Egg Quantity and Age (00:36:05)
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down everything you need to know about your eggs - how many you have, how good they are, and what age really means for your fertility. She explains the difference between egg quality and quantity, how your ovarian reserve is tested, and practical steps you can take to support your egg health at any age.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Your Egg Supply
- The natural decline of eggs from birth through menopause
- How the monthly egg release system works in your ovaries
- Do you lose eggs even when not ovulating or trying to conceive?
2. Testing Your Fertility Potential
- AMH blood test and what it measures in your body
- Antral follicle count ultrasound examination process
- How these tests relate to your remaining egg supply
3. How Age Affects Your Eggs
- The relationship between time and egg quality deterioration
- Genetic changes that occur in eggs as you get older
- Why pregnancy becomes more difficult after age 35
4. Taking Control of Your Egg Health
- Lifestyle factors that influence egg quality
- The role of inflammation in reproductive health
- How diet, stress, and environmental toxins impact fertility
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Weight, Hormones, and Metabolism: What Women Need to Know | Nicole Basa, MD (00:38:31)
Dr. Nicole Basa, bariatric surgeon, joins Dr. Natalie Crawford to unpack the complex connection between weight, hormones, and metabolism—breaking it down with real talk, expert insights, and practical tips every woman needs to hear, especially if you’ve ever felt stuck on your weight loss or health journey.
Key Topics:
1. Metabolic Health Basics
- Your body's calorie-burning engine
- Hormones that control metabolism
- How genetics impact weight
2. Hormones and Weight Challenges
- Insulin's role in weight gain
- Hormone changes during perimenopause
- How hormones affect fertility
3. Effective Weight Loss Strategies
- Importance of protein intake
- Building muscle through resistance training
- Breaking weight loss plateaus
4. Medical Interventions for Weight Management
- Understanding GLP-1 medications
- Bariatric surgery options
- Resetting your body's weight set point
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Instagram @nicolebasamd
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The Truth About Inflammation and Fertility (00:31:55)
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the complex world of inflammation, exploring its critical role in fertility, reproductive health, and overall well-being. Through personal experience and medical expertise, she breaks down the science behind inflammation, its effects on the body, and practical strategies for reducing its impact on fertility.
Key Topics:
1. The Inflammation Spectrum
- Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
- Immune System Activation
- Progression to Autoimmune Conditions
2. Inflammation's Impact on Reproductive Health
- Hormonal Disruption
- Ovulation and Implantation Challenges
- Reproductive Disorder Connections
3. Gut Health and Inflammation
- Dietary Influences on Inflammation
- Gut Microbiome and Fertility
- Insulin Resistance and Inflammatory Responses
4. Practical Strategies for Reducing Inflammation
- Nutrition and Diet Modifications
- Stress Management Techniques
- Environmental Toxin Reduction
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The Perimenopause Shift: Understanding the Hormones Behind the Change | Mary Claire Haver, MD (00:49:18)
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN and fierce advocate for changing the conversation around women's health. Together, they demystify perimenopause and menopause by breaking down the hormonal changes women experience and providing empowering strategies for navigating this critical life transition.
Key Topics:
1. Your Changing Body's Hormonal Journey
- How your ovaries start becoming less cooperative
- Why estrogen matters more than you think
- Decoding the symptoms no one talks about
2. The Real Story About Hormone Replacement
- Busting myths about hormone treatments
- What science really says about staying healthy
- Finding the right hormone solution for your body
3. Lifestyle Hacks for Feeling Your Best
- Building strength when your body feels different
- Eating for your inflammation
- Nutrition strategies that actually work for midlife
4. Taking Charge of Your Health
- Learning the language of your body
- Finding doctors who will really listen
- Becoming the CEO of your personal health journey
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Understanding IVF: What It Is, Why It’s Done, and What to Expect (00:35:43)
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the IVF journey—breaking down the medical process, emotional rollercoaster, and key ways to prepare. Whether you're just starting to explore fertility treatments or already on the path, she offers expert insights and practical advice to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported on the journey.
Key Topics:
1. The IVF Process
- Scientific complexity of fertility treatment
- Hormone regulation and egg stimulation
- The science behind creating embryos
2. Genetic Screening and Reproductive Potential
- Chromosomal analysis and embryo selection
- Age-related fertility challenges
- Giving yourself the best chance at pregnancy
3. Preparing for IVF
- Eating for fertility
- Lifestyle changes that boost your chances
- Taking care of yourself inside and out
4. Being Your Own Health Advocate
- Asking the right questions
- Understanding what doctors are telling you
- Taking control of your fertility journey
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*BONUS* Introducing The Fertility Formula (00:10:04)
In this special bonus episode of As a Woman, fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a long-awaited announcement: her first book, The Fertility Formula: Take Control of Your Reproductive Future, is officially available for pre-order!
Dr. Crawford takes you behind the scenes of the book she’s always dreamed of writing—a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to understanding fertility and hormonal health. She wrote this book for anyone who’s ever felt left out of the conversation about their own body, especially those navigating fertility struggles.
In this episode, she discusses:
Why she wrote The Fertility Formula
What makes this book different from other fertility resources
How lifestyle, inflammation, and hormones are all connected
Her personal story with infertility and pregnancy loss
A special pre-order bonus: The 7-Day Hormone Reset
The Fertility Formula is your guide to understanding and optimizing your fertility.
Inside you will find:
The most common but overlooked causes of infertility and what you can actually do about them
The truth about the biologic clock and why egg quality is about more than just age
How to accurately track your menstrual cycle for conception, pregnancy prevention, and hormone health—and uncover the root cause of abnormal cycles
A step-by-step guide to getting pregnant, from timing intercourse with ovulation to navigating infertility treatments if needed
A lifestyle plan to improve your hormone health, reduce inflammation, and boost fertility—through better sleep, stress-reduction, nutrition, movement and decreasing toxins
20+ recipes for quick, easy, and delicious meals that support hormones and fertility
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